(MS) - It happens every year. Months of wet winter weather followed by the spring thaw produce one of the most common household problems -water stains on walls or ceilings.
You might be tempted to cover water stains by applying a fresh coat of paint. But, chances are, it won't work. Most water stains will bleed right through ordinary paint - no matter how many coats of paint you apply. Fortunately, there are products designed to permanently block stains and prevent them from ruining your new paint job.
Follow these steps from the experts at Zinsser to help you deal with water stains on any painted surface in your home:
· Make sure the surface is sound. Eliminate the source of the moisture or soon you'll have another unsightly water stain.
· Clean the surface with a solution of one-cup bleach per gallon of water and rinse thoroughly with water to remove mildew, dirt and other unsightly deposits.
· Dry the surface completely. Use a hair dryer to dry small areas. Larger areas may require the use of a dehumidifier, heater or fan to ensure the surface is completely dry before painting.
· Prime the surface with an oil-base stain killing primer like Cover Stain®. If you try to block a water stain with a water-base primer, the stain is likely to "re-wet" or bleed through. Cover Stain is specially formulated to block water, and water-soluble stains like those from markers, ink, food and nicotine in just one coat. And because it is an interior/exterior primer-sealer stain killer, it's great for trapping tannins and preventing bleed through from high tannin content wood like cedar and redwood. Tip from the Pros: For quick touch up of water and other common overhead stains, consider using a vertical aerosol like COVERS UPTM Stain Sealing Ceiling Paint. It matches most acoustic ceiling tiles, so it's great when you want to cover a spot or two.
· After the primer has dried, follow up with two coats of your desired topcoat paint.
For more information on Zinsser's complete line of primers - or for more helpful home improvement "tips" - visit www.zinsser.com. Or call 732-469-8100.
CAPTION: Cover up unsightly water stains with the right primer.
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